Peg Molina of New Milford Social Services explains five laps are needed to complete Jan. 12, 2014's "Cold Homes, Warm Hearts" five-kilometer walk around the New Milford village center. Proceeds of the event benefit the town's community fuel bank.

Doing their share
Anita Hannan and canine friend Tank set the pace Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014 as walkers begin their five-kilometer tour of the New Milford village center during the Social Service Department's annual "Walk for the Community Fuel Bank." Young and old participated, including a large contingent of athletes from New Milford High School sports teams. For more information or to make a donation, call Social Services at 860-355-6079. For more photos, see the Jan. 24 edition of The Spectrum and visit www.newmilfordspectrum.com.

New Milford Social Services director Peg Molina offers directions for participants in Jan. 12, 2014's "Cold Homes, Warm Hearts" five-kilometer walk around the New Milford village center. Proceeds of the event benefit the town's community fuel bank.

New Milford High School senior Emily Llerena is among those to happily participate in Jan. 12, 2014's "Cold Homes, Warm Hearts" five-kilometer walk around the New Milford village center. Proceeds of the event benefit the town's community fuel bank.

Flynn Carney, 6, of Bridgewater jogs ahead of her parents, Brigid and Tim Flynn,along Church Street as they enthiastically participate in Jan. 12, 2014's "Cold Homes, Warm Hearts" five-kilometer walk around the New Milford village center. Proceeds of the event benefit the town's community fuel bank.

Flynn Carney, 6, of Bridgewater jogs ahead of her parents, Brigid and Tim Flynn, along East Street as they enthiastically participate in Jan. 12, 2014's "Cold Homes, Warm Hearts" five-kilometer walk around the New Milford village center. Proceeds of the event benefit the town's community fuel bank.

Flynn Carney, 6, of Bridgewater enjoys a wonderful vantage point from which to enjoy the view as she participates with her parents, Brigid and Tim Flynn, along East Street in Jan. 12, 2014's "Cold Homes, Warm Hearts" five-kilometer walk around the New Milford village center. Proceeds of the event benefit the town's community fuel bank.

Lisa Goedewaagen and canine friends Lady and Obie keep Social Services director Peg Molina company as they stride Church Street during Jan. 12, 2014's "Cold Homes, Warm Hearts" five-kilometer walk around the New Milford village center. Proceeds of the event benefit the town's community fuel bank.

Veteran runner John Dunne jogs the five laps while participating in Jan. 12, 2014's "Cold Homes, Warm Hearts" five-kilometer walk around the New Milford village center. Proceeds of the event benefit the town's community fuel bank.

Veteran runner John Dunne jogs the five laps while participating in...

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Eleanor Covelli, assistant director of New Milford Parks & Recreation, does her best to keep up with family texts as she volunteers at Jan. 12, 2014's "Cold Homes, Warm Hearts" five-kilometer walk around the New Milford village center. Proceeds of the event benefit the town's community fuel bank.

Eleanor Covelli, assistant director of New Milford Parks & Recreation, directs traffic at the intersection of Whittlesey Avenue and East Street during Jan. 12, 2014's "Cold Homes, Warm Hearts" five-kilometer walk around the New Milford village center. Proceeds of the event benefit the town's community fuel bank.

Amy Llerena reflects the positive outlook of participants in Jan. 12, 2014's "Cold Homes, Warm Hearts" five-kilometer walk around the New Milford village center. Proceeds of the event benefit the town's community fuel bank.

Pat Burns and Gina Esposito of New Milford enjoy the walk along Main Street as they participate in Jan. 12, 2014's "Cold Homes, Warm Hearts" five-kilometer walk around the New Milford village center. Proceeds of the event benefit the town's community fuel bank.

Walkers of all ages cruised East Street near the halfway point of Jan. 12, 2014's "Cold Homes, Warm Hearts" five-kilometer walk around the New Milford village center. Proceeds of the event benefit the town's community fuel bank.

New Milford High School athletes, from left to right, Saige Grazia and Monica Baxter of Sherman and Helen Bayers of New Milford do their part during Jan. 12, 2014's "Cold Homes, Warm Hearts" five-kilometer walk around the New Milford village center. Proceeds of the event benefit the town's community fuel bank.

Starting at the Richmond Citizen Center at 40 Main St., participants toured a loop five times north along Main Street, east on Elm Street, south along East Street to Church Street, west to Main Street and then north again to the Richmond Citizen Center.

Several local fuel and other companies have sponsored the event in the past.